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Forcan Ridge

Cliff
Forcan Ridge
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Why this matters

Forcan Ridge is a sea cliff composed primarily of basalt, formed during the Paleogene period through volcanic activity associated with the North Atlantic Igneous Province. It is notable for its columnar jointing, a result of the rapid cooling of lava flows, and its contribution to the dramatic coastal landscape of the Scottish Highlands.

What is recorded here

Forcan Ridge is shown as a cliff on the public map of Highland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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